Finding Your Purpose in Life
Do you struggle with the sense that your life is not meaningful enough? I recently read The Sunny Nihilist: A Declaration of the Pleasure of Pointlessness, by Wendy Syfret. As she states on page 16: Then it hit me….“Who cares, one day, I’ll be dead, and no one will...
You Must ACCEPT to IMPROVE: A BPD Recovery Story
I remember my name being called. Dr. Cliff was ready to see me. He was on rotation in the mental health clinic. And I thought, how will I explain my feelings in 15 minutes? I've spent the last 28 years trying to figure out who I am, and I still don't know. Not just...
New Page: DBT Courses for Providers
We recently added a new page we'd like to draw your attention to: DBT for Providers! We know providers as well as clients come to our site to learn DBT skills and we are happy to provide that free information to all. Now we have an additional feature for mental...
Empowered Aging with DBT: Strategies for Enhancing Resilience in Older Adults
Aging can be difficult on the mind as well as the body. Sometimes, as we settle into our golden years, we can experience severe depression or anxiety, a cloud that won’t go away and hangs over our day-to-day activities. Whatever the specific reasoning for this...
How to Use DBT to Combat Work Stress
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help you better manage your emotions and thoughts so you can lead a healthier, happier life. By blending modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Zen Buddhism, DBT practitioners can help...
Harnessing DBT For Enhanced Productivity
There’s no question: the last few years have been challenging. We’ve experienced the worst global pandemic in modern history. We’ve seen empty store shelves and lived under the threat of a worldwide recession. We’ve faced soaring inflation at home and the outbreak of...
Rejection Sensitivity: A Guide
Rejection sensitivity is when someone is highly reactive to the mere hint of being turned down. It often stems from childhood, where a lack of attuned care from parents or caregivers can set a pattern for expecting rejection. This expectation primes people to misread...
Fighting Trauma with Mindfulness
I just had the best coffee ever, well so far this month! Yum, coffee. The perfect temperature, rich but not overboard. The pumpkin flavor twirled perfectly with the melted caramel and mocha. Usually, during the Fall, I like to focus on my senses of smell and taste....
Mind, Body, and Sleep: Integrating DBT Skills for Recharged Living
Sleep plays a crucial role in supporting your overall health and well-being. A good night’s rest can improve your concentration and productivity, reduce your risk of heart disease, protect you against diabetes, and strengthen your immune system. However, in the US one...
Using DBT Skills to Cope with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks have been on the rise in the past few years. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) reports that anxiety affects 6.8 million Americans today. The same report also found that around 6 million Americans have experienced panic...
My Five Easy Stress Relief Strategies
Stress is a natural response that motivates you to do well. For example, on busy days when my list of appointments exceeds my mental capacity, stress keeps me alert and helps me fulfill my obligations. But leaving our stress unaddressed can stop us from realizing our...
The Power of Therapists Sharing Their Stories
Kat discusses how therapists sharing their own histories with mental illness can be valuable to their clients.